NURS 307

1. Parenting styles  Dictatorial or authoritarian: o Parents try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations  Ex: The child is never allowed to watch television on school nights  Permissive: o Parents exert little or no control over the child’s behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions  Ex: The child assists with deciding whether he will watch television  Democratic or authoritative: o Parents direct the child...